Brian McGinty

About Brian McGinty

Weaving together thoughtful
lyrics with catchy melodies, Brian McGinty is a musical descendent of classic
songwriters like Billy Joel, Don Henley, and Peter Gabriel. Brian brings
warmth, humor, and intelligence to a performance that's a little bit rock, a
little bit folk, and a whole lot of fun.

Brian grew up in the Washington
DC area, where he was a theater and music geek from a very early age.
Performing in plays, choirs, and his church's folk group, Brian always felt
right at home on a stage.

At 18, he headed out to the West
Coast to study theater at UCLA. After graduating, he spent several years
doing the struggling actor/musician routine in Los Angeles. He eventually
burned out on that experience, and decided it was time for a change.

In 2008, he made his way up to
Oregon, where he found the creative community he was looking for.
Re-energized by his new surroundings, Brian has been making a name for himself
on Portland's exciting and emerging music scene.

Brian's first CD - Songs from the Counter of the
Kettle - was released in 2000 on 7 Records. In 2006, Brian started his
own label, called Habersham Records. He has released two self-produced
CD's on Habersham, as well as a live EP that he recorded in London. All
of Brian's music is available for sale exclusively at www.brianmcginty.com